Drum seat and methods of use

ABSTRACT

A drum seat and methods of use including, in general, a circular cushion with a center hole supported by a washer shaped platform and covered by a cover, a quick connect collar having a tightening mechanism, a pillar bracket assembly to connect the underside of the washer shaped platform and the quick connect collar and, thus, functions to easily integrate with existing drum seat support structures, provides ventilation, and reduces the drummer&#39;s pants from bunching up in the drummer&#39;s buttocks and crotch while drumming.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

To the full extent permitted by law, the present United States Non-provisional Patent application, is a Continuation-in-Part of, and claims benefit of United States Non-provisional application entitled “Drum Seat and Methods of Use,” having assigned Ser. No. 14/701,251, filed on Apr. 30, 2015, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The disclosure relates generally to chairs and seats and, more particularly, the disclosure relates to a drum seat for a drummer.

BACKGROUND

A drum seat is used when a drummer is performing on a drum set and ordinarily includes a simple design so as not to interfere with the drummer movement since the drummer may move rapidly or jerky while playing the drums. One such drum seat includes a continuous surface area cushioned seat. One disadvantage of a drum seat with a continuous surface area cushioned seat is that the drummer's pants tend to bunch up in the drummers buttocks and crotch while drumming due to buttocks movement back and forth across the continuous surface area cushioned seat.

Therefore, it is readily apparent that there is a recognized unmet need for a drum seat for a drummer and methods of use that easily integrates with existing drum seat support structures, provides ventilation, and reduces the drummer's pants from bunching up in the drummer's buttocks and crotch while drumming.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Briefly described, in example embodiment, the present apparatus overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantage, and meets the recognized need for a drum seat and methods of use including, in general, a circular cushion with a center hole supported by a washer shaped platform and covered by a cover, a quick connect collar having a tightening mechanism, a pillar bracket assembly to connect the underside of the washer shaped platform and the quick connect collar and, thus, functions to easily integrate with existing drum seat support structures, provides ventilation, and reduces the drummer's pants from bunching up in the drummer's buttocks and crotch while drumming.

In a preferred exemplary embodiment, a drum seat including a seat plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a coupling device positioned below the seat plate, the coupling device connected to the lower surface of the seat plate by one or more brackets, and a seat cushion having a top surface, a sidewall, a bottom surface, and an inner cushion, wherein the bottom surface is in contact with the lower surface, and the top surface and the inner cushion are configured having a seat hole positioned therein.

In still a further exemplary embodiment of a drummer chair, the drummer chair including a drum seat having a seat plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a coupling device positioned below the seat plate, the coupling device connected to the lower surface of the seat plate by one or more brackets, a seat cushion having a top surface, a sidewall, a bottom surface, and an inner cushion, wherein the bottom surface is in contact with the lower surface, and the top surface and the inner cushion are configured having a seat hole positioned therein, a seat base, the seat base includes a tube having a first tube end and a second tube end, a height adjustment shaft having a first shaft end and a second shaft end, wherein the first shaft end is positioned in the coupling device and the second shaft end is positioned in the vertical tube.

Accordingly, a feature of the drum seat and methods of use is the ability to integrate with the base of original equipment manufacturer drum seats making it universally adaptable to current drum seat stands.

Another feature of the drum seat and methods of use is the ability to provide ventilation of drummer's buttocks.

Still another feature of the drum seat and methods of use is that it is the ability to provide a circular cushion with a center hole (flattened doughnut or toroid or flattened toroid) that functions to prevent the drummer's pants from bunching up in the drummer's crotch while drumming.

Yet another feature of the drum seat and methods of use is the ability to provide circular cushion with a center hole (flattened doughnut or toroid or flattened toroid) with no front to the seat so that when a drummer pops up and down or off the seat the drummer may return to the seat without having to locate the front of the seat, since the drum seat turns 360 degrees in continuous motion with the drummer.

Yet another feature of the drum seat and methods of use is the ability to reduce the surface area of seat top that can grip drummer's pants and thus, prevent the drummer's pants from bunching up in the drummer's buttocks and crotch.

Yet another feature of the drum seat and methods of use is the ability to provide a cavity or hole for when a drummer's pants do bunch up and provides room a drummer's pants to bunch up.

Yet another feature of the drum seat and methods of use is the ability to provide a drum chair where the performer can perform pleasantly and in a stable posture, with the annoyance of pants riding up even during a long performance.

These and other features of the drum seat and methods of use will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following Detailed Description of the Embodiments and Claims when read in light of the accompanying drawing Figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present drum seat and methods of use will be better understood by reading the Detailed Description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which like reference numerals denote similar structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of drum seat and base structure;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of drum seat shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of drummer chair and base structure, universal shaft adapter, and seat base;

FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of drummer chair and base structure, height adjustment connector, and seat base, shown assembled for use; and

FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a drummer's chair, shown in use.

It is to be noted that the drawings presented are intended solely for the purpose of illustration and that they are, therefore, neither desired nor intended to limit the disclosure to any or all of the exact details of construction shown, except insofar as they may be deemed essential to the claimed invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In describing the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-5 specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The present disclosure, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish similar functions. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed to be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples, and are merely examples among other possible examples.

Referring now to FIG. 1 there is illustrated an exemplary embodiment of drum seat and support structure 10. Preferably drum seat and support structure 10 includes seat cushion 12 and support structure 14. Seat cushion 12 preferably includes seat surface, seat support or seat structure, such as seat sidewall 12.1, seat surface, such as seat top surface 12.2A and seat bottom surface 12.2B, and seat cavity, seat open center, or aperture, such as seat hole 12.3 positioned therein seat top surface 12.2A. It is recognized herein that seat cushion 12 with seat sidewall 12.1, seat top surface 12.2, and seat hole 12.3 is preferably configured as a circular shaped cushion with a hole (seat hole 12.3) disposed proximately centered (the appearance of a flattened doughnut, top view as a washer, or toroid or flattened toroid); however, seat cushion 12 may be configured as a square, a triangle or other polygon configuration with seat hole 12.3 positioned therein.

Support structure 14 preferably includes a seat support surface or plate, such as seat plate 14.1 formed with upper surface 24.1 and lower surface 24.2, preferably in contact with seat bottom surface 12.2B, a collar, coupling device, or connection device, such as quick connect 14.3 positioned proximately centered and below seat plate 14.1, and one or more support or arm assemblies, such as one or more bracket(s) 14.2A, 14.2B, 14,2C fixedly and spatially positioned between quick connect 14.3 and lower surface of seat plate 14.1 to connect theretogether and support seat plate 14.1. Moreover, quick connect 14.3 may include a hollow configuration or passageway therethrough and a stop positioned at an upper end of quick connect 14.3, such as end plate 14.5 configured to close off a top end of quick connect 14.3. Furthermore, quick connect 14.3 preferably includes one or more holes, such as aperture 14.6 to accommodate or receive a tightening bolt or position locking screw, such as locking device 14.4. It is contemplated herein that locking device 14.4 may include a bolt, bolt and nut, pin, pin and clasp or cotter key, screw, thumb screw and the like to enable quick removal of seat cushion 12 and support structure 14.

Support structure 14 is preferably constructed of metal, as metal offers a variety of forms, shapes, and strength; however, other suitable materials such as plastic, wood, aluminum, alloys, or the like, can be utilized, provided such material has sufficient strength and/or durability as would meet the purpose described herein.

Referring now to FIG. 2 there is illustrated an exemplary embodiment of a cross-sectional view of seat cushion 12. Seat sidewall 12.1 of seat cushion 12 preferably includes inner cushion, such as cushion material 22 to provide a cushioning effect for a person sitting on seat cushion 12 and outer cover 21, having a covering material forming one or more surfaces, such as outer cover surface 21.1, 21.2, 21.3, 21.4 to cover cushion material 22, for providing a cushioning effect, like urethane, foam, sponge or the like. Moreover, outer cover surface preferably is in contact with upper surface 24.1 of seat plate 14.1 and may be permanently or removeably affixed thereto seat plate 14.1 by screw, adhesive, hook and loop or the like. It is contemplated herein that upper surface 24.1 of seat plate 14.1 may be configured as a flat surface or with a hole or aperture, such as plate hole 23 therein similar to and/or aligned with seat hole 12.3 of FIG. 1.

Referring now to FIG. 3 there is illustrated an exemplary embodiment of drummer chair and base structure 10, height adjustment shaft, such as universal shaft adapter 30, and seat base 40. Preferably seat base 40 includes a conduit preferably vertical, such as vertical tube or tube 41, having first tube end 41.1 and second tube end 41.2, supported by one or more legs or leg assemblies 42. Leg assemblies 42 preferably include one or more horizontal support arms 42.2 and legs, such as one or more angled support arms 42.1. Moreover, one or more horizontal support arms 42.2 may include first horizontal end 42.2.1 pivotably affixed thereto second tube end 41.2 and second horizontal end 42.2.2 may be pivotably affixed thereto first horizontal end 42.2.1 of angled support arms 42.1 and/or foot 43. Preferably first angled end 42.1.1 of angled support arms 42.1 may be pivotably affixed thereto second horizontal end 42.2.2 and/or foot 43. The other end of angled support arms 42.1, second angled end 42.1.2 of angled support arms 42.1 may be pivotably or slidably affixed thereto first tube end 41.1 of tube 41. It is recognized herein that tube 41 may include one or more straps, such as first band 44 and second band 45, wherein first band 44 may be affixed to second tube end 41.2 and second band 45 may be slidably affixed between first tube end 41.1 and second tube end 41.2 to enable fold and transport of seat base 40. It is contemplated herein that seat base 40 may include different setup or configurations of tube 41, leg assemblies 42, and foot 43 to support seat cushion 12.

Preferably universal shaft adapter 30 includes a rod, shaft, linkage, or pin having first shaft end 30.1 and second shaft end 30.2. First shaft end 30.1 may include an enlarged collar 31 configured to i) insert or slide therein quick connect 14.3 until contact with end plate 14.5 and ii) to be sufficiently large or oversized so as to act as a stop when second shaft end 30.2 is inserted in or descends therein first tube end 41.1 of tube 41. Moreover, second shaft end 30.2 is preferably configured or sized to enable second shaft end 30.2 to fit or freely slide therein first tube end 41.1 of tube 41. Locking device 14.4 extends through first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 to press against second shaft end 30.2 to hold or lock drum seat and base structure 10 in a selected position. Moreover, quick connect 14.3 may be connected or coupled to first shaft end 30.1 by insert or slide therein until contact with end plate 14.5 and second shaft end 30.2 may be insert or slide therein first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 wherein first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 may be slide therein and function to removeably affix drum seat and support structure 10 to seat base 40.

Alternatively, quick connect 14.3 may be connected or coupled to first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 wherein first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 may be slide therein quick connect 14.3 until contact with end plate 14.5 to removeably affix drum seat and support structure 10 to seat base 40.

Referring now to FIG. 4 there is illustrated an exemplary embodiment of drum seat and base structure 10, universal shaft adapter 30, and seat base 40, shown assembled to form drummer chair 100 with seat hole 12.3 for use by a drummer performing on a drum set. Moreover, drum seat and base structure 10 may be adjusted or telescoped to a selected height or total height, such as height H utilizing height locking screw 47 positioned therein second band 45 or integral with first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 enabling second shaft end 30.2 of universal shaft adapter 30 to slide and height adjust therein first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 and to lock second shaft end 30.2 of universal shaft adapter 30 therein first tube end 41.1 of tube 41 at a desired height H.

Referring now to FIG. 5 there is illustrated exemplary embodiment of a drummer chair 100, shown in use. In use, drummer D performs on a drum set and ordinarily the drummer may move rapidly or jerky while playing the drums and such movement causes drummer's pants P tend to bunch up B in the drummers buttocks and crotch C while drumming due to the drummer's buttocks moving back and forth across prior art continuous surface area of old drum seat. However, seat hole 12.3 of seat top surface 12.2A enables two characteristics i) reduces the surface area of seat top surface 12.2A that can grip drummer's pants P, and thus, prevents drummer's pants P from bunching up in the drummers buttocks and crotch C, and ii) if drummer's pants P do bunch up, seat hole 12.3 of seat top surface 12.2A provides a cavity or pocket for pants P to bunch up or gather.

The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments of the present invention. Having thus described exemplary embodiments, it should be noted by those ordinarily skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one ordinarily skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Moreover, the present invention has been described in detail; it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A drum seat, said drum seat comprising: a seat plate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a coupling device positioned below said seat plate, said coupling device connected to said lower surface of said seat plate by one or more brackets; and a seat cushion having a top surface, a sidewall, a bottom surface, and an inner cushion, wherein said bottom surface is in contact with said lower surface, and said top surface and said inner cushion are configured having a seat hole positioned therein.
 2. The drum seat of claim 1, wherein said upper surface is a flat surface.
 3. The drum seat of claim 2, wherein said seat cushion is circular in shape with said seat hole proximately centered therein said seat cushion.
 4. The drum seat of claim 1, wherein said coupling device comprises a hollow configuration.
 5. The drum seat of claim 4, wherein said coupling device includes an end plate.
 6. The drum seat of claim 4, wherein said coupling device includes an aperture configured to receive a locking device.
 7. The drum seat of claim 6, wherein said locking device further comprises a thumb screw.
 8. The drum seat of claim 2, wherein said wherein said upper surface further comprises a plate hole aligned with said seat hole.
 9. A drummer chair, said drummer chair comprising: a drum seat having: a seat plate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a coupling device positioned below said seat plate, said coupling device connected to said lower surface of said seat plate by one or more brackets; a seat cushion having a top surface, a sidewall, a bottom surface, and an inner cushion, wherein said bottom surface is in contact with said lower surface, and said top surface and said inner cushion are configured having a seat hole positioned therein; a seat base, said seat base includes a tube having a first tube end and a second tube end; a universal shaft adapter having a first shaft end and a second shaft end, wherein said first shaft end is positioned in said coupling device and said second shaft end is positioned in said vertical tube.
 10. The drummer chair of claim 9, wherein said seat base further comprises one or more leg assemblies to support said vertical tube.
 11. The drummer chair of claim 10, wherein said one or more leg assemblies further comprises one or more horizontal support arms and one or more angled support arms.
 12. The drummer chair of claim 11, wherein said one or more horizontal support arms includes a first horizontal end and a second horizontal end, wherein said first horizontal end is configured to be pivotably affixed thereto said second tube end.
 13. The drummer chair of claim 12, wherein said one or more angled support arms includes a first angled end and a second angled end, wherein said first angled end is configured to be pivotably affixed thereto said second horizontal end and said second angled end is configured to be slidably affixed thereto said first tube end.
 14. The drummer chair of claim 13, wherein said first angled end further comprises a foot.
 15. The drummer chair of claim 9, wherein said coupling device comprises a hollow configuration.
 16. The drummer chair of claim 15, wherein said coupling device includes an end plate.
 17. The drummer chair of claim 16, wherein said first shaft end further comprises an enlarged collar configured to insert therein said hollow configuration and contact said end plate and said enlarged collar is configured to be oversized for said first tube end of said vertical tube.
 18. The drum seat of claim 9, wherein said coupling device includes an aperture configured to receive a locking device.
 19. The drum seat of claim 9, wherein said seat hole in said top surface reduces a surface area of said top surface.
 20. The drum seat of claim 19, whereby, the drum seat prevents a drummer's pants from bunching up. 